AKST to UTC
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AKST and UTC on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKST (Alaska Standard Time) and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AKST – Alaska Standard Time
UTC-09:00Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.
- •Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
- •Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
- •The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.
UTC – Coordinated Universal Time
UTC+00:00Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the world's primary time standard, used as the basis for civil time worldwide.
- •UTC is the basis for all civil time zones worldwide.
- •The abbreviation 'UTC' is a compromise between English (CUT) and French (TUC).
- •UTC is based on atomic clocks and is accurate to within a nanosecond per day.
- •Servers and databases worldwide store timestamps in UTC to avoid timezone confusion.
- •Leap seconds are occasionally added to UTC to keep it aligned with Earth's rotation.
Comparing Time Zones: AKST and UTC
AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. UTC runs on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) at UTC+00:00. That puts AKST 9 hours ahead of UTC — a difference of +9h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AKST it is 6:00 PM in UTC. Midnight in AKST is 9:00 AM in UTC. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AKST to UTC time conversion table
| AKST (AKST) | UTC (UTC) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert AKST to UTC time
- Scheduling a call from AKST to UTC: a 10:00 AM start in AKST lands at 7:00 PM in UTC, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +9h gap: AKST and UTC have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in UTC is 6:00 PM in AKST.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in AKST is 5:00 AM in UTC makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +9h gap is not.
- With a +9h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week AKST takes the early slot, the next week UTC does.
About AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).
About UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time. It is effectively the successor to GMT and is based on International Atomic Time with leap seconds added to keep it synchronized with Earth's rotation. UTC is used in aviation, computing, navigation, weather forecasting, and the International Space Station. Most programming languages and databases store timestamps in UTC.
Best time to call between AKST and UTC
With a +9h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. UTC opens at 9:00 AM UTC, which is 6:00 PM in AKST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AKST and UTC have no shared working hours because of the +9h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AKST is 9 hours ahead of UTC (AKST UTC-09:00 → UTC UTC+00:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
AKST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
UTC
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AKST and UTC?
AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00) is 9 hours ahead of UTC (UTC, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently +9h.
How do I convert AKST time to UTC time?
Add +9h to AKST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AKST is 6:00 PM in UTC.
What time is it in UTC right now?
UTC uses UTC at UTC+00:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +9h offset from AKST.
What is the best time to call UTC from AKST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +9h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AKST, which is 10:00 PM in UTC.
Which is ahead, AKST or UTC?
AKST is 9 hours ahead of UTC. When it is 12:00 PM in AKST it is 9:00 PM in UTC.
Does daylight saving time affect the AKST–UTC difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +9h offset between AKST and UTC is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AKST's time zone?
AKST also covers Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
Which countries use AKST, AKST's zone?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Is there a day difference between AKST and UTC?
Not normally. The +9h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between AKST and UTC?
UTC is +9h from AKST.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is UTC in?
UTC operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use AKST (Alaska Standard Time)?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Does AKST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AKST switches to AKDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AKST?
Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents. Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
Which cities are in the UTC timezone?
Major cities in the UTC timezone include London, Dublin, Reykjavik, Accra, Lisbon, Dakar.
What is the UTC offset for UTC?
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is at UTC+00:00.
What should I know about the UTC timezone?
UTC is the basis for all civil time zones worldwide. The abbreviation 'UTC' is a compromise between English (CUT) and French (TUC).
When is it midnight in AKST, what time is it in UTC?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AKST (AKST), it is +9h later in UTC (UTC).
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